For more than 30 years, Avast has stood between you and the threats that try to catch you out. That's why millions of people still trust us to stand guard every day. {trustReviews} reviews on Avast is part of Gen, a global company with a family of trusted consumer brands. For more than 30 years, Avast has stood between you and the threats that try to catch you out. That's why millions of people still trust us to stand guard every day. {trustReviews} reviews on Avast is part of Gen, a global company with a family of trusted consumer brands. The story of Avast Every great defense story starts with an idea worth defending. Ours started in Prague in 1988, and it hasn't stopped evolving since. Avast in numbers These numbers come from Threat Labs, our global research team. They show what we help block for hundreds of millions of people. How often we help block a mobile scam Cyberattacks we helped block in 2025 Mobile malware threats we help detect each month Company overview and leadership Avast is one of the Gen brands , alongside Norton, LifeLock, and MoneyLion. We bring decades of cybersecurity know-how to a simple job: helping you take control of your digital safety, wherever you go. We give you the power to explore online safely, and on your own terms. Meet Gen leadership Trust is tested, not just claimed How we earn your trust Threat Labs, our global research team, spots new threats as they appear, so we can build protection around what you need. Avast Academy 's cybersecurity experts turn that research into clear, up-to-date guidance for staying safer online. Independent labs regularly put our software to the test. Here's a look inside our trophy case . AVLab Internet Banking Protection Test AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Comparative Test AV Test Home User Protection Test SE Labs Security Evaluation Test: Home Anti-Malware Start with free protection today

Get protection, privacy, and performance in one simple app. Avast One helps you stay safer from scams, shut out unwanted access, and keep your devices running smoothly. Start for free with Avast One today. Download free from Google Play Download free from the App Store Frequently asked questions Yes. Avast One, our flagship product, offers free versions of the cybersecurity, privacy, and performance features you know and love. We also offer paid plans that expand the coverage you get by default in the free versions. No. Avast does not sell users' personal data. Avast takes proactive measures to ensure data privacy safeguards and does not sell personal information. The operational provisions of the FTC settlement are consistent with the Avast privacy policy and security methods. Avast earns revenue primarily through their paid subscription options, as well as through partnerships and business security offerings. Free versions of our products are supported by this model, letting us offer core protection to everyone while investing in more advanced tools for those who want them. Avast is owned by Gen, a company formed in 2022 through merger of leading digital security and privacy companies Avast and NortonLifeLock. Since then, Avast, Norton, and LifeLock have remained flagship brands for the company. Gen is led by CEO Vincent Pilette. Yes. Avast and Norton merged in November 2022 to form Gen. Both brands continue to operate independently, but now share Gen's resources, threat intelligence, and mission to protect people online. Yes. Avast is co-headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic and Tempe, Arizona as part of the merged Gen organization. Visit our Support Center for more Get expert insight, opinions, tips, and news for today's connected world Get expert insight, opinions, tips, and news for today's connected world Business support Business products Business partners Mobile carriers Research participation © 2026 Gen Digital Inc. All rights reserved. © 2026 Gen Digital Inc. All rights reserved. You're almost there... Find and click the downloaded file {avast.exe} {avast.dmg} to complete the installation. Initializing download.... Note: If your download did not start, click here . Need Help? Call 855-745-3255